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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 246.26 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 246.26 and 83.30 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 246.26 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/246.26 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 246.26 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 20,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511.81/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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